Vasco set to sign Andrés Gómez permanently, behind the scenes of the deal | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama is moving towards the permanent signing of forward Andrés Gómez. The information was released by journalist Jorge Nicola, who claims that the club’s board has already decided to exercise the purchase option stipulated in the Colombian’s loan contract, currently tied to Rennes, France.

Signed during the mid-year transfer window, Andrés Gómez quickly adapted to Brazilian football and became one of the key players for the team in the final stretch of the season. His good form was crowned in the Copa do Brasil final: after standing out in the semifinal against Fluminense, the forward was named “Betano Man of the Match” in the first leg of the final against Corinthians.

So far, Andrés has scored one goal and provided six assists in 20 matches wearing the Vasco shirt, numbers that reinforce his growing importance in coach Fernando Diniz’s system.

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Andrés Gómez at his Vasco presentation (Photo: Pedro Cobalea/Lance!)

Behind the scenes of the signing

In a press conference, Fernando Diniz revealed some interesting details about the behind-the-scenes of the Colombian’s arrival. According to the coach, the negotiations gained momentum after a conversation with Jhon Arias, former Fluminense player and currently at Wolverhampton, England. Both players are from Quibdó, Colombia, and have already played together for the national team.

— Andrés is a talented player, but he was hardly playing in France. We didn’t know much about him. His video is much worse than he actually is. We ended up bringing him because he’s from the same city as Arias. We were very assertive in this last transfer window, we weren’t in a hurry — Diniz explained.

The coach also revealed that he trusted Arias’ account more than the video analysis.

— When I called Arias, he gave me the information I needed. His one-on-one ability gave me more confidence talking to him than watching the videos. He’s a very good kid with enormous potential. Andrés is recognizing his own talent — he concluded.

International career

Developed by Millonarios in Colombia, Andrés Gómez gained prominence with 12 goals and five assists in 57 matches. In 2023, he moved to Real Salt Lake in MLS, where he enjoyed the best spell of his career: 15 goals and 15 assists in 65 games.

His performance caught the attention of Rennes, but the forward was unable to replicate the same form in French football. With limited opportunities and an irregular run, he scored three goals before being loaned to Vasco.

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Andrés Gómez after qualifying against Fluminense (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

Purchase in progress

Andrés Gómez’s loan contract runs until mid-2026 and includes a purchase option set between 4 and 5 million euros. Given the player’s development and the positive internal assessment, the Vasco board believes that a permanent acquisition is strategic for the squad’s planning.

If he maintains his performance and continues to be a decisive player in Fernando Diniz’s team, the Colombian is expected to be confirmed as a permanent signing for Vasco in the coming months.

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